Top 15 Scavenger Hunts in the UK

1.Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Our pick

Follow a smartphone-led mystery through central Glasgow, beginning at Glasgow Central and ending at George Square. Solve clues at the Lighthouse, House of Fraser, Tron Theatre, Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and City Chambers. Plan for about 90 minutes, though breaks and wrong turns can stretch the game longer.

“It was a lot of fun getting to know the city better and solving the quests. I would reccomend! ......................................................................................................”

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2.Bristol Street Art: Banksy Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided Bristol street-art route from the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel to Charlotte Street. Solve 11 location-based puzzles while finding work by Banksy, El Mac, Aryz, and Pixel Pancho. Start anytime, play offline, and move at your own pace.

“El recorrido tan completo que nos ha proporcionado el guía, además de información muy ajustada a la historia.”

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3.Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to follow a private, self-guided route through Birmingham. Solve story-based riddles at 12 haunted locations, from Town Hall and Gas Street Basin to the Mailbox and Birmingham Cathedral. You set the pace, play day or night, and keep access to the quest for life.

“El recorrido estaba bien planteado para ver la ciudad de Brimingham, pero la historia se hacía aburrida y pesada.”

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4.Little Venice London: Journey Through Lost Memories Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

You’ll follow clues from Warwick Avenue through Little Venice to Sheldon Square, solving puzzles and learning about Regent’s Canal along the way. Questo’s self-guided game lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours, works offline, and lets you pause or continue another day. There is no physical guide or boat ride.

“Amazing walk around a part of London I had no idea even existed!! Well put together, easy to follow and loved having to solve the clues. I'll definitely do more of these. Highly recommended.”

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5.Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to guide a private, self-paced Edinburgh mystery game from The Mound through castle views, St Giles’, Mary King’s Close, Greyfriars, and historic college buildings. Solve location-based clues, pause whenever you like, and play without entering paid attractions or needing mobile data.

“It was interesting to find some things that we wouldn't necessarily have found. Some of the clues were too tricky to decipher.”

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6.Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $8

Follow a secret-society story from the Corpus Clock through Cambridge’s famous colleges. GPS clues, riddles, and offline play let you explore at your own speed, pause when needed, and keep the experience private for your group. Plan on 1 to 2 hours outdoors.

“Fun but some of the clues aren’t there such as a statue was missing and many places shut due to COVID 😔 so some of the places like Kings College and other grounds could only be viewed from outside.”

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7.Manchester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 365 days

Start at Manchester Victoria Station and follow a 2.2-mile app-led trail through the Medieval Quarter, Civic Quarter, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, and NOMA. Solve puzzles, spot street art, and learn local stories at your own pace. The English-only quest takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

“Un juego muy instructivo, explicando cosas interesantes de la ciudad y su historia. Sin duda repetiré. Una sugerencia, habría q tener en cuenta que puede que lo haga gente sola, sin equipo, como yo… hay algún vídeo q no he podido hacer.”

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8.Newcastle: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews · 365 days

Take a 2.2-mile self-guided City Quest through Newcastle using the Go Quest Adventures app. Solve puzzles from Castle Keep through Grainger Town to the Tyne, spotting a vampire rabbit, railway links, cathedral stories, ghost tales, and more. One ticket covers up to five people.

“In verhouding heel duur wat je krijgt. Het was niet makkelijk te vinden en omslachtig verder wat je op papier allemaal Moet doen. Hele kruiswoordpuzzel overtekenen bijvoorbeeld. Maar ook klopten sommige vragen de antwoorden niet. Wij zijn halverwege gestopt. Je stopt echt veel te vaak en te lang om opdrachten te doen, waardoor je helemaal niet zo veel ziet en steeds heen en weer gaat over stukken die je al gezien hebt.”

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9.GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Top rated

Follow a 5km self-guided mystery trail from Paternoster Square through London’s sacred stories, Templar legends, alleyways, chapels, and symbols. Use Telegram on your phone, solve visual clues at your own pace, and finish around Covent Garden. Play in 11 languages for about two hours.

“Great hunt showing some of the oldest parts of London that as a local even if never spotted before! Questions are easy but was great for a family of 4 with 2 teens for a bit of fun. A lot of pubs on the way too if you don’t have kids with you 😁”

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10.London’s Crown Secret: Self-Guided Royal Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

Follow a self-guided royal mystery through central London using the Questo app. Solve clues at 12 stops, including Westminster Abbey, Horse Guards Parade, St James’s Palace, and Buckingham Palace. You set the pace, but attraction entry and a live guide are not included.

“Not being able to start the experiment as the map pin was in an inaccessible location! Wouldn't load onto more than one phone.”

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11.Birmingham: City Walking Tour and Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Start at St Martin’s Church near the Bullring and follow a 2-mile app-led trail through Birmingham. Solve puzzles, spot city landmarks, explore canals, and finish at the Cathedral. You set the pace, pause when needed, and share one booking with up to five people.

“Superleuke tour door de stad. Leuke opdrachten en leuke route door de stad. Aanrader!”

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12.Cambridge: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Use the Go Quest Adventures app to follow a two-mile trail from Great St Mary’s church through Cambridge. Solve puzzles, complete photo challenges, spot clues, and learn about colleges, a time-eating clock, a secret society, and the site of an old castle. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

“Our family had a great time completing the Cambridge Quest this half term. It really engaged our two teenagers (who are normally so bored on these types of tours!) and we saw so many sites that we wouldn't have otherwise. Learned a lot too. Puzzles were challenging but fun and overall had a great day. Would definitely recommend it!”

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13.Edinburgh: Royal Mile Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Follow a self-guided Royal Mile Quest from Edinburgh Castle to the Old Town, solving puzzles and challenges in the Go Quest Adventures app. You set the pace, stop for cafés, and play privately with up to five people. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours, wear good shoes, and bring a pen.

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14.London (Covent Garden) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Use the Explorial app to guide your private group around Covent Garden. Solve questions at Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, Cleopatra’s Needle, and other stops, then earn points with creative photo tasks. Allow about two hours, though you can pause and continue at your own pace.

“I arrived late and was only able to do 60% of the hunt. But it was still one of my favorite things to do while I was in London. The questions were great and make you take a closer look. LOVED IT!!”

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15.Chester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · 365 days

Take a private, self-guided Chester Quest for up to five people. Use the Go Quest Adventures app to solve clues and challenges across the Roman streets, city walls, Grosvenor Park, River Dee, and amphitheatre. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours, bring a charged phone, pen, paper, and good shoes.

“Clearly well researched activity but way too long and too detailed. Some questions were incredibly hard to even understand how to solve, plus if you do digital then do it all the way. Puzzles and crosswords that requires pen and paper while walking are ridiculous. We ended up skipping a lot of questions.”

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